Gas stations faced massive backlash when first introduced
neil_chilson · x · 2026-08-25
The article recalls the nationwide backlash against gas stations when they first appeared a century ago, due to safety and aesthetic concerns. The author uses this to contextualize the current backlash against data centers, noting that new infrastructure often faces similar social resistance.
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